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Greta Salóme

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir Born11 November 1986 Nationality🇮🇸 Icelandic National SelectionSöngvakeppnin 2016Söngvakeppnin 2012 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm2012 Baku SongHear Them Calling (2016)Never Forget (with Jónsi, 2012) Biography Greta Salóme (born in 1986, in Mosfellsbær in the west of Iceland) is an Icelandic pop singer, composer, songwriter, and violinist. Currently, she plays the second violin in the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in Reykjavík. Starting at the age of four, Greta began her journey as a violinist and has since performed numerous classical concerts.  In 2012 and 2013, Greta achieved success in the Icelandic preselection competition, Söngvakeppnin, for the Eurovision Song Contest. She won alongside singer Jónsi with their duet “Mundu eftir mér,” a song she wrote. Although they reached the final, they secured 20th place. Greta released her debut album, “In the Silence,” in November 2012, featuring ten new tracks. Between 2014 and 2015, Greta worked as a singer on Disney Cruise Line ships. In 2015, she released an Icelandic-language single titled “Í dag.” In 2016, Greta participated in Söngvakeppnin for the second time. She qualified for the final with her song “Raddirnar” and won with the English version, “Hear Them Calling.” She represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm but did not advance to the final, finishing in 14th place during the semifinals. In 2017, Greta announced a joint concert with Alexander Rybak. She also performed at the Icelandic preselection, Söngvakeppnin 2017, for the Eurovision Song Contest, where she introduced a new single called “My Blues.” In 2018, Greta wrote a song titled “Crazy” for the British preselection of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was performed by Raya but not selected to represent the United Kingdom. Additionally, she composed and wrote the title song, “Wildfire,” for the Icelandic animated film Ploey: You Never Fly Alone. Greta is also set to participated in an Icelandic production of The Phantom of the Opera. Greta released her single, “Mess it up,” on February 1, 2019. This was followed by the release of “Án þín,” her rendition of an old song, on June 8, 2020. Another notable release came in July 2021 with the debut of the song “Svartur hrafn.” Entries Hear Them Calling Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2016 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonGísli MagnaHafsteinn ÞórólfssonKristján GíslasonLilja Björk Runólfsdóttir Results Semi Points: 51Position: 14Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/6osxLLPLUDk Never forget (with Jónsi) Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonAlma Rut KristinsdóttirGuðrun Árný KarlsdóttirGísli Magna Results Semi Points: 75Position: 8Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 20Running order: 7 https://youtu.be/zRqmHRbJvTo

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Jedward

About Quick Facts MembersJohn GrimesEdward Grimes Born16 October 1991 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2012Eurosong 2011 In Eurovision2012 Baku2011 Düsseldorf SongWaterline (2012)   Biography John and Edward Grimes, born on 16 October 1991 and popularly recognized as Jedward, are an Irish duo famous for their singing and TV presentation skills. These identical twins initially stepped into the limelight as John & Edward during the 2009 sixth series of The X Factor, where they sparked a unique wave of ironic fandom termed “the Jedward paradox”. They made it until the seventh elimination round and were guided by Louis Walsh, who also mentored them on The X Factor. The duo has unveiled four albums to date: Planet Jedward in 2010, Victory in 2011, Young Love in 2012, and Voice of a Rebel in 2019. Their debut and second albums both achieved double platinum status in Ireland. They’ve rolled out numerous singles such as “Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)”, “Bad Behaviour”, and “Lipstick”. Notably, with “Lipstick”, they represented Ireland at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest held in Düsseldorf, and with “Waterline”, they did the same in Baku for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2012 they also won a BAFTA Award. Beside “Waterline” they scored another hit, “Put The Green Cape On”. In October 2014, Jedward hit the charts again, this time with the song “Ferocious”. In January 2015 they got their own Vevo channel. A tour throughout the UK followed in March 2016. On 9 July 2019, Jedward released a new album, “Voice Of A Rebel”. Apart from their music, Jedward has ventured into television. They featured in the documentary series, Jedward: Let Loose in 2010, hosted the kids’ show, OMG! Jedward’s Dream Factory from 2011 to 2013, and took on Jedward’s Big Adventure from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, they were part of Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011, secured the second position in Celebrity Big Brother 19 in 2017, and joined the cast of Celebrity Coach Trip 4 in 2019. In 2021 they sang a cover of “True colours” and shaved their quiffs for a fundraising for cancer research, as their mother died of cancer two years before. In August 2020 they released a new single, “Extraordinary”. It was followed in October  by “Teenage Runaway”. In March 2021 they shaved their quiffs off for charity, in order to get money for the Irish Cancer Society. In 2023 they performed in Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest, being guests in the Eurovillage. Entries Waterline Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsNick JarlSharon Vaughn MusicNick JarlSharon Vaughn BackingsClaire O’MalleyLeanne MooreShane CreevyJulian Edwards Results Semi Points: 92Position: 6Running order: 18 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 19Running order: 23 https://youtu.be/e1cuimKLNpU?si=jQO3Yy1HfhAgi8zb Lipstick Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy MusicLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy BackingsDaniel PriddyLeanne MooreDavid O’ConnorMorgan Deane Results Semi Points: 68Position: 8Running order: 19 Results Finals Points: 119Position: 8Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/XgrlG6hQbNM?si=O3ENFuh2DXku6P9r

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Jessika

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameJessica Muscat Born27 February 1989 Nationality???????? Maltese National SelectionMalta Song For Europe 2008Malta Eurosong 2009Malta Eurosong 2010Malta Eurosong 2011Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015Malta Eurovision Song Contest 20161 in 360 2018 (San Marino)Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongWho we are (2018, with Jenifer Brening) Biography Jessica Muscat, better known as Jessika, is a Maltese singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in Mosta. In 2004, she participated in the national final for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Four years later, she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. She did so continuously every year until 2016.  Jseeika toured throughout the United Kingdom in 2009 and took singing lessons in the United States. She took part in the International Discovery Festival in Varna, Bulgaria. Her debut single “Golden ways” was released in 2012, followed in 2016 by “Can’t let go”. Meanwhile, she plays in a soap opera called Ħbieb u Għedewwa on a daily basis. In 2018, she took part in the Sammarinese national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. She sang “Out of the twilight” solo and “Who we are” originally in a duet with Sammarinese rapper Irol. When he withdrew, he was replaced by Jenifer Brening. Jessika and Jenifer won the contest and represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. A new single, “No la conoces”, was released a year after the Eurovision adventure. With the song “Kaleidoscope”, Jessika returned to Malta Eurovision Song Contest, the Maltese national final, in 2022. Entries Who We Are (with Jenifer Brening) Country???????? San Marino Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening MusicMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening BackingsLeni SommerBasti SchmidtCarlota de Bastos CarreiraJoana de Lima Results Semi Points: 28Position: 17Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/66D0pKVdA-4

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ZiBBZ

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts MembersCorinne ‘Co’ GfellerStefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller Founded2008 Nationality???????? Swiss National SelectionDie Entscheidungsshow 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongStones (2018) Biography Co and Stee are brother and sister, born in Zürich but currently living partially in Switzerland, partially in Los Angeles.Corinne ‘Co’ Gfeller (born June 6, 1985) is a Swiss singer / songwriter. She lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. She completed her training as a musical actress at the Laine Theater Arts School in London. She can be heard on albums by other musicians and in several radio jingles.  She has been part of the Gölä Band for over 10 years. In 2021, she released a song in cooperation with rapper Raboose, “1 Narbe meh”. Stefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller (born November 3, 1987) is a Swiss musician / songwriter / producer. He plays rhythm and keyboard instruments and guitar and lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. From 2003 to 2007 he studied music in Winterthur. Stee works as a drummer / music producer (studio / live) for various other musicians such as Gölä and Bastian Baker. Stee is a member of the punk drum collective ‘street drum corps’.ZiBBZ was founded in 2008. From 2011 to 2015, the band had it’s own weekly reality TV program by the TV station Joiz. Their first album “Ready? Go!” was released in 2013 and reached number 14 in the official Swiss charts. This was followed in 2017 by a second album “It Takes A Village” and reached number 11 in the Swiss charts.In between there followed several single releases, including the song “Children of the Digital”, the video of which was played on MTV USA. In 2018, ZiBBZ represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Stones”. The follow up for this song was the song “RICH” and another single, “Citylights” in 2019. During the first COVID19 lockdown, they participated in the Eurovision Home Concerts.  Entries Stones Country???????? Switzerland Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsLaurell BarkerCorinne Gfeller MusicLaurell BarkerCorinne GfellerStefan Gfeller BackingsSabrina KernLaurell BarkerNita Fernandes Results Semi Points: 16Position: 13Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/wJGTVsluHkw

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Eye Cue

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersMarija IvanovskaBojan Tajkovski Founded2008 Nationality???????? North Macedonian National SelectionInternal selection 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongLost and found (2018) Biography Bojan Trajkovski and Marija Ivanovska formed the duo Eye Cue in 2008. They started working together in 2007. Their first single “Magija” was released in May 2008, and became a major success. Five months later, their second single “Superstar Wannabe” was released, followed by an album with the same name. In june 2009, they had a promotion tour for this album, and a new single: “Glowing lips”. In 2010 they topped the charts with the song “Not this time”, which even reached the top 20 of most popular videos in 2010 on MTV Adria. They have been a part of major festivals in North Macedonia and the region. In December 2011, the  song “Ne zaboravaj”, was released. “Ista pateka”  reached the chart’s number 2. 2013 was a big success for the band as they had two major hits with the songs “Son” and “Bobi bas mi e gajle”. “Son” climbed no. 4 and “Bobi bas mi e gajle” no.9 on the MTV Chart.In 2014, the duo won SkopjeFest with the song “Ubava”. Normally, this was the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest but not that year. In 2018, the band represented North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Lost and found”. Unfortunately, they didn’t manage to reach the final. In December 2018, the band released their third album “Sepak mie za bavno”. In 2019, they released no less than five new singles. In the same year, they performed at Eurovision Parties in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2020, they released a new single in Macedonian, called “Kolku dobro te znam”. In November of the same year, they released a music video for the song “Trepet”, together with Sarah Mejs. Entries Lost and found Country???????? North Macedonia Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsBojan Trajkovski MusicBojan TrajkovskiDarko Dimitrov BackingsValery DimovskaAntonia GigovskaDina JashariIvo Mitkovski Results Semi Points: 24Position: 18Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/MV_cR_Qb2Cg

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PeR

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersRalfs EilandsEdmunds Rasmanis Active2007 – 2017 Nationality🇱🇻 Latvian National SelectionEirodziesma 2013Eirodziesma 2012Eirodziesma 2010 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongHere We Go (2013) Biography PeR, a Latvian pop and beatbox band consisting of Ralfs Eilands and Edmunds Rasmanis, interpret their name as “Please Explain the Rhythm”. Originating from a 2007 performance at the Dziesma manai paaudzei (A Song for my Generation), their musical journey took a turn when they competed in Moscow’s talent show Minuta Slavy (A Minute of Fame), clinching the 4th spot. Back in Latvia, their involvement in the annual Bildes 2007 marked the end of their original lineup, with Emīls Vegners being replaced by Edmunds Rasmanis. Their reputation grew as finalists in the LNT’s Latvian Golden Talents Season 1 and various performances, one notable one being at the 2009 Musical Bank. That same year, despite Ralfs Eilands’ age barring his participation, they joined Sabine Berezina in the national final for the Eurovision contest, rendering Markus Riva’s “Bye, Bye” and landing in 9th place. They also collaborated with Mārtiņš Freimanis for the single “Bums”. In the subsequent years, PeR made multiple attempts at Latvia’s Eurovision selections. Their 2010 entry, “Like A Mouse”, reached the top 10, while 2012’s “Disco Superfly” made it to the top 5. Closing 2012 with a bang, their debut album “PeR” got nominated as the “Best Pop Album” for the Latvian Music Record of the Year. By 2013, they stood out in Latvia’s Eurovision selection “Dziesma 2013”, triumphing with “Here We Go” and earning the honor of representing Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. However, their journey was cut short in the semi-finals, ending in the 17th position. They also performed at the New Wave festival that year. With “Here We Go” they represented Latvia at the Top Of The Pops Sopot Festival. The song also won the Radio SWH Song Of The Year Award. The follow up single was in Latvian, callled “Jauns Sākums”. It became a new #1 hit.  In 2014, PeR teamed up with Jurga for a new single, “Dancing Knights”. Meanwhile, Ralfs took part in Eirodziesma along with Valters Pūce. Their song “Revelation” reached a 4th place. The single “Smile” became a top-10 hit. In the summer of 2016 the duo performed in the Netherlands.  In 2017 PeR had their last performance together in Roja. Entries Here We Go Country🇱🇻 Latvia Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsRalfs Eilands MusicRalfs EilandsArturas Burke BackingsArturas BurkeLauris Valters Results Semi Points: 13Position: 17Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/xze_ilAXwWE?si=jEkGe-Uj69MwOanT

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Who see

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersDejan Dedović (Dedduh)Mario Đorđević (Noyz) Founded2002 Nationality🇲🇪 Montenegrin National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongIgranka (2013) Biography Who See, sometimes referred to as Who See? or Who See Klapa, is a renowned hip-hop duo hailing from Kotor, Montenegro. Comprising members Dedduh (Dejan Dedović) of Kotor and Noyz (Mario Đorđević) of Herceg Novi, the duo came together in 2002, marking their entry with the demo track “Dim po dim” (“Puff after puff”). Their music gained traction with features on Serbian hip-hop compilation “Ulice vol.1” and 43Zla’s album, Sve same barabe. 2007 saw the release of their debut album, “Sviranje kupcu”, which showcased collaborations with a range of artists. They teamed up with artists such as Sean Price, Ajs Nigrutin, Wikluh Sky, Prti Bee Gee, Krešo Bengalka, Kid Rađa, Frenkie, Random, Smoke Mardeljano, Kendi, and Labia. Who See Klapa earned the privilege to kickstart Kotor’s 2008 Refresh Festival’s hip-hop section on 7 August. Their stellar performance at Maximus discothèque at midnight not only marked their growing reputation beyond Montenegro but also set the stage for Serbian rapper Marčelo. Both Dedduh and Noyz have also ventured into solo projects. Dedduh’s solo outing, “Kakav ćemo refren?” featured Serbian rapper Ajs Nigrutin. Noyz, on the other hand, unveiled “Niđe hedova masnija” in collaboration with Ajs Nigrutin and Timbe. 2013 was a milestone year as Who See, after clinching the MTV Adria award for Best Regional Act, was chosen to represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö. Teaming up with singer Nina Žižić, they performed “Igranka” during the first semi-final on 14 May 2013, although they did not progress to the finals. In 2014, they won an MTV Adria Award again, a Double Platinum Award. The song “Dinamida” became a huge hit. On July  28, 2014, their album “Nemam ti kad” was released. In November, their song “Đe se kupaš”, reached the no. 1 spot of the MTV Top List. In 2015 and 2016 Who See performed on numerous festivals in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Their single “Sobe Zimmer Rooms” reached the first place in the national charts. In June 2017, the duo released a new single called “Naselj”, including video. On 1 July a new album came out, “Pamidore”. In January 2019, Who See reached the final of the Music Award Ceremony with the song “Naselj”. In May of the same year, a new song “Đedovina” was released. The two teamed up with Sergej Ćetković for the single “Pusti probleme”. The song won a MAC Music Award for best collaboration. A new single was released in July 2020: “Amo popit po pivo”. The song was built around a campaign of the Trebjesa Brewery. A new collaboration came in November of that year, this time with Alejuandro Buendija. “Idu Dani” was their single. It was in November 2021 that they teamed up with TriXstar, releasing the single “Viđi dane”. In April 2023 they featured in a Smoke Mardeljano record, “21. Ovaj Krug”. Entries Igranka Country🇲🇪 Montenegro Year2013 LanguageMontenegrin LyricsDejan DedovićMario ĐorđevićĐorđe Milenović MusicĐorđe Milenović BackingsNina Žižić Results Semi Points: 41Position: 12Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/FR9rtB2ilZU?si=BJI-7Xj6aXyLDeSq

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Fusedmarc

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersViktoria IvanovskajaDenis Zujev Founded2004 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongRain of Revolution (2017) Biography Fusedmarc is a musical duo from Lithuania. They came together in 2004. Viktoria was the singer of the band Saulės kliošas from 2000 to 2003. With this band she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest twice.  Viktoria teamed up with Denis Zujev. Viktoria nicknamed Cilia, Denis as DJ Vakx, and with Nurasho, Norberth and Stasas Žakas alias VJ Szrtha. In 2005, they released their debut EP, “Contraction”. Released videos in 2006 were “Urban”, “Underplatoe”, “Easier” and “Contraction”. In 2007, Fusedmarc was awarded Best Experimental Music Band, while in 2008 they received an award for Best Lithuanian Electronic Band. They released a new song, “Napper”, in the same year.In 2009, Fusedmarc teamed up with Andrius Mamontovas, who featured on their song “Sign”. A year later they released the song “Tear & Ty” with 5 different remixes of the song. In 2011 they recorded “Waft” with Trys Keturiose. The single “Climb” was released in 2012. In 2013 Fusedmarc took a year break. When they came together again in 2014, Fusedmarc was a duet with DJ Vakx and Cilia as the only members left. With “Rain of revolution”, Fusedmarc won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017. They represented Lithuania in the contest but unfortunately did not make it to the final. In 2020 the band released a new album, “Show of life”. In 2022 Viktoria recorded a song with Michail Levin, “Easy way”.   Entries Rain Of Revolution Country🇱🇹 Lithuania Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin MusicViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin BackingsVaiva AdomaitytėKristina ŽaldokaitėLaura RakauskaitėJekaterina Pranevič Results Semi Points: 42Position: 17Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/-7WpnSMEPjc

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Norma John

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Founded2008 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionUuden Musiikin Kilpailu In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongBlackbird (2017) Biography Norma John is a Finnish band formed in 2008, consisting of Leena Tirronen and Lasse Piirainen. The group represented Finland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Blackbird”, which they wrote, composed and arranged themselves. However, the song did not make it to the finals. The follow up to the song, “Hellfire”, did not become a hit. The band has previously also operated under the name Norma John and a Backbone. In addition to Tirrosen and Piirainen, it has also included guitarist Nicolas Rehn, bassist Miikkael Anttila and drummer Otto Alahuhtala. Lasse Piirainen (b. 1982) is a Finnish pianist. He is the second regular captain of the Bumtsibum program. He has played in the orchestras of many Finnish entertainment programs (Tähdet, tähdet, Suomilove, The Voice). Piirainen also plays in the backing bands of many Finnish musicians. Lasse has also worked as a composer for a few artists such as Jesse Kaikuranna. Leena Tirronen (b. 1984[1]) is a Finnish singer. She rose to fame in Finland’s first X Factor competition, which was presented in the spring of 2010. She finished third in the contest. In late spring 2010, Tirronen signed a record contract withSony Music. Tirronen ended up using the stage name Leena Ihmeamaa in her solo career. Leena’s debut single “Piru” was released in August 2010. Her debut album was released on December 29, 2010. However, the album and the three singles released from it did not enter the sales charts at all. The collaboration between Tirrosen and Sony Music ended already in 2011.  In 2020, Tirrosen and her niece Sanni Savolainen’s Lili & Luna, a country band. They released their first single “Kolme kaljaa ja kaupunkin”. Joel Melasniemi was also part of the song’s creative team and it was produced by Pasi Siitonen. Tirronen has also worked as a songwriter; he was making five songs for her debut album. In 2015, Jesse Kaikuranta released the single “Lobotomy”, which was written by both Leena and Lasse. Entries Blackbird Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen MusicLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Backings– Results Semi Points: 92Position: 12Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufba0nOz0fQ Biography Norma John is a Finnish duo consisting of pianist Lasse Piirainen and vocalist Leena Tirronen. Tirronen placed third on season one of X Factor Suomi in 2010

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Ermal Meta

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameErmal Meta Born20 April 1981 Nationality???????? Italian National SelectionFestival di Sanremo 2021Festival di Sanremo 2018Festival di Sanremo 2017 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongNon mi avete fatto niente (2018) Biography Ermal Meta is an Italian songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Albania but went to Italy when he was 13. Ermal began playing piano and guitar at 16 and was part of several bands before joining Ameba 4, as a guitarist. This band took part in the Festival of San Remo 2006 in the sezione Giovani . They released one album, but broke up not too long after the festival.In 2007 Meta founded the group La Fame di Camilla, with whom he made the three studio albums. Also this band took part in the sezione Giovani of the Festival of San Remo, in 2010. Following the dissolution of the group, Meta started writing for other artists. In 2014 he wrote the song “Tutto misce”, inserted in the soundtrack of the television series Braccialetti rossi. In october he released his debut single “Lettera a mio padre”.  In november 2015 the single “Odio le favole” was released. Meta took part in Sanremo Giovani 2015, being selected among the Nuove Proposti of the Sanremo Festival 2016.  Around that time, his first studio album “Umano” was released.In 2017 Meta took part in the Festival of San Remo in the “Big” section with the song “Vietato morire”. This was also the title of Meta’s second album. The album reached the top of the Italian charts.  Together with Fabrizio Moro, Meta took part in the festival of San Remo 2018 with the song “Non mi avete fatto niente”. The song won the first prize in San Remo. When asked to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, the two decided to say yes. The festival was followed by a new album, “Non abbiamo armi”. He promoted the album by a tour and in 2019, he released a live album “Non abbiamo armi – Il concerto”. In 2019 he wrote several songs for Alberto Urso. The following year Meta joined the Italian supergroup Allstars 4 Life which brought together over fifty Italian artists for the recording of the song “Ma il cielo è semper blu”. The money, earned with the single, was donated to the Italian Red Cross to support Il Tempo della Gentilezza, a project to support the most fragile people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meta presented the new single “Finerà bene” during the concert of the 1st of May.  On January 15, 2021, the single “No Satisfaction” was released, aimed at anticipating his fourth album. The album, titled “Tribù urbana” was released on March 12 of the same year and included in the track list the other single “Un milione di cose da dirti”. With this song, Ermal took part in the 71st Sanremo Festival, where it was ranked third. On November 26, Meta released single “Milano non esiste”, which was followed on March 4, 2022 by “Una cosa più grande” in collaboration with Giuliano Sangiorgi. In the same year he published the book “Domani e per sempre”, set in Albania during World War II. Entries Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente Country???????? Italy Year2018 LanguageItalian LyricsErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo MusicErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo BackingsRoberto MaccaroniAndrea Vigentini Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 308Position: 5Running order: 26 https://youtu.be/81M-mp5t8uM

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Greta Salóme

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir Born11 November 1986 Nationality🇮🇸 Icelandic National SelectionSöngvakeppnin 2016Söngvakeppnin 2012 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm2012 Baku SongHear Them Calling (2016)Never Forget (with Jónsi, 2012) Biography Greta Salóme (born in 1986, in Mosfellsbær in the west of Iceland) is an Icelandic pop singer, composer, songwriter, and violinist. Currently, she plays the second violin in the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in Reykjavík. Starting at the age of four, Greta began her journey as a violinist and has since performed numerous classical concerts.  In 2012 and 2013, Greta achieved success in the Icelandic preselection competition, Söngvakeppnin, for the Eurovision Song Contest. She won alongside singer Jónsi with their duet “Mundu eftir mér,” a song she wrote. Although they reached the final, they secured 20th place. Greta released her debut album, “In the Silence,” in November 2012, featuring ten new tracks. Between 2014 and 2015, Greta worked as a singer on Disney Cruise Line ships. In 2015, she released an Icelandic-language single titled “Í dag.” In 2016, Greta participated in Söngvakeppnin for the second time. She qualified for the final with her song “Raddirnar” and won with the English version, “Hear Them Calling.” She represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm but did not advance to the final, finishing in 14th place during the semifinals. In 2017, Greta announced a joint concert with Alexander Rybak. She also performed at the Icelandic preselection, Söngvakeppnin 2017, for the Eurovision Song Contest, where she introduced a new single called “My Blues.” In 2018, Greta wrote a song titled “Crazy” for the British preselection of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was performed by Raya but not selected to represent the United Kingdom. Additionally, she composed and wrote the title song, “Wildfire,” for the Icelandic animated film Ploey: You Never Fly Alone. Greta is also set to participated in an Icelandic production of The Phantom of the Opera. Greta released her single, “Mess it up,” on February 1, 2019. This was followed by the release of “Án þín,” her rendition of an old song, on June 8, 2020. Another notable release came in July 2021 with the debut of the song “Svartur hrafn.” Entries Hear Them Calling Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2016 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonGísli MagnaHafsteinn ÞórólfssonKristján GíslasonLilja Björk Runólfsdóttir Results Semi Points: 51Position: 14Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/6osxLLPLUDk Never forget (with Jónsi) Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonAlma Rut KristinsdóttirGuðrun Árný KarlsdóttirGísli Magna Results Semi Points: 75Position: 8Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 20Running order: 7 https://youtu.be/zRqmHRbJvTo

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Jedward

About Quick Facts MembersJohn GrimesEdward Grimes Born16 October 1991 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2012Eurosong 2011 In Eurovision2012 Baku2011 Düsseldorf SongWaterline (2012)   Biography John and Edward Grimes, born on 16 October 1991 and popularly recognized as Jedward, are an Irish duo famous for their singing and TV presentation skills. These identical twins initially stepped into the limelight as John & Edward during the 2009 sixth series of The X Factor, where they sparked a unique wave of ironic fandom termed “the Jedward paradox”. They made it until the seventh elimination round and were guided by Louis Walsh, who also mentored them on The X Factor. The duo has unveiled four albums to date: Planet Jedward in 2010, Victory in 2011, Young Love in 2012, and Voice of a Rebel in 2019. Their debut and second albums both achieved double platinum status in Ireland. They’ve rolled out numerous singles such as “Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)”, “Bad Behaviour”, and “Lipstick”. Notably, with “Lipstick”, they represented Ireland at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest held in Düsseldorf, and with “Waterline”, they did the same in Baku for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2012 they also won a BAFTA Award. Beside “Waterline” they scored another hit, “Put The Green Cape On”. In October 2014, Jedward hit the charts again, this time with the song “Ferocious”. In January 2015 they got their own Vevo channel. A tour throughout the UK followed in March 2016. On 9 July 2019, Jedward released a new album, “Voice Of A Rebel”. Apart from their music, Jedward has ventured into television. They featured in the documentary series, Jedward: Let Loose in 2010, hosted the kids’ show, OMG! Jedward’s Dream Factory from 2011 to 2013, and took on Jedward’s Big Adventure from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, they were part of Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011, secured the second position in Celebrity Big Brother 19 in 2017, and joined the cast of Celebrity Coach Trip 4 in 2019. In 2021 they sang a cover of “True colours” and shaved their quiffs for a fundraising for cancer research, as their mother died of cancer two years before. In August 2020 they released a new single, “Extraordinary”. It was followed in October  by “Teenage Runaway”. In March 2021 they shaved their quiffs off for charity, in order to get money for the Irish Cancer Society. In 2023 they performed in Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest, being guests in the Eurovillage. Entries Waterline Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsNick JarlSharon Vaughn MusicNick JarlSharon Vaughn BackingsClaire O’MalleyLeanne MooreShane CreevyJulian Edwards Results Semi Points: 92Position: 6Running order: 18 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 19Running order: 23 https://youtu.be/e1cuimKLNpU?si=jQO3Yy1HfhAgi8zb Lipstick Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy MusicLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy BackingsDaniel PriddyLeanne MooreDavid O’ConnorMorgan Deane Results Semi Points: 68Position: 8Running order: 19 Results Finals Points: 119Position: 8Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/XgrlG6hQbNM?si=O3ENFuh2DXku6P9r

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Jessika

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameJessica Muscat Born27 February 1989 Nationality???????? Maltese National SelectionMalta Song For Europe 2008Malta Eurosong 2009Malta Eurosong 2010Malta Eurosong 2011Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015Malta Eurovision Song Contest 20161 in 360 2018 (San Marino)Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongWho we are (2018, with Jenifer Brening) Biography Jessica Muscat, better known as Jessika, is a Maltese singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in Mosta. In 2004, she participated in the national final for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Four years later, she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. She did so continuously every year until 2016.  Jseeika toured throughout the United Kingdom in 2009 and took singing lessons in the United States. She took part in the International Discovery Festival in Varna, Bulgaria. Her debut single “Golden ways” was released in 2012, followed in 2016 by “Can’t let go”. Meanwhile, she plays in a soap opera called Ħbieb u Għedewwa on a daily basis. In 2018, she took part in the Sammarinese national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. She sang “Out of the twilight” solo and “Who we are” originally in a duet with Sammarinese rapper Irol. When he withdrew, he was replaced by Jenifer Brening. Jessika and Jenifer won the contest and represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. A new single, “No la conoces”, was released a year after the Eurovision adventure. With the song “Kaleidoscope”, Jessika returned to Malta Eurovision Song Contest, the Maltese national final, in 2022. Entries Who We Are (with Jenifer Brening) Country???????? San Marino Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening MusicMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening BackingsLeni SommerBasti SchmidtCarlota de Bastos CarreiraJoana de Lima Results Semi Points: 28Position: 17Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/66D0pKVdA-4

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ZiBBZ

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts MembersCorinne ‘Co’ GfellerStefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller Founded2008 Nationality???????? Swiss National SelectionDie Entscheidungsshow 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongStones (2018) Biography Co and Stee are brother and sister, born in Zürich but currently living partially in Switzerland, partially in Los Angeles.Corinne ‘Co’ Gfeller (born June 6, 1985) is a Swiss singer / songwriter. She lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. She completed her training as a musical actress at the Laine Theater Arts School in London. She can be heard on albums by other musicians and in several radio jingles.  She has been part of the Gölä Band for over 10 years. In 2021, she released a song in cooperation with rapper Raboose, “1 Narbe meh”. Stefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller (born November 3, 1987) is a Swiss musician / songwriter / producer. He plays rhythm and keyboard instruments and guitar and lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. From 2003 to 2007 he studied music in Winterthur. Stee works as a drummer / music producer (studio / live) for various other musicians such as Gölä and Bastian Baker. Stee is a member of the punk drum collective ‘street drum corps’.ZiBBZ was founded in 2008. From 2011 to 2015, the band had it’s own weekly reality TV program by the TV station Joiz. Their first album “Ready? Go!” was released in 2013 and reached number 14 in the official Swiss charts. This was followed in 2017 by a second album “It Takes A Village” and reached number 11 in the Swiss charts.In between there followed several single releases, including the song “Children of the Digital”, the video of which was played on MTV USA. In 2018, ZiBBZ represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Stones”. The follow up for this song was the song “RICH” and another single, “Citylights” in 2019. During the first COVID19 lockdown, they participated in the Eurovision Home Concerts.  Entries Stones Country???????? Switzerland Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsLaurell BarkerCorinne Gfeller MusicLaurell BarkerCorinne GfellerStefan Gfeller BackingsSabrina KernLaurell BarkerNita Fernandes Results Semi Points: 16Position: 13Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/wJGTVsluHkw

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Eye Cue

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersMarija IvanovskaBojan Tajkovski Founded2008 Nationality???????? North Macedonian National SelectionInternal selection 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongLost and found (2018) Biography Bojan Trajkovski and Marija Ivanovska formed the duo Eye Cue in 2008. They started working together in 2007. Their first single “Magija” was released in May 2008, and became a major success. Five months later, their second single “Superstar Wannabe” was released, followed by an album with the same name. In june 2009, they had a promotion tour for this album, and a new single: “Glowing lips”. In 2010 they topped the charts with the song “Not this time”, which even reached the top 20 of most popular videos in 2010 on MTV Adria. They have been a part of major festivals in North Macedonia and the region. In December 2011, the  song “Ne zaboravaj”, was released. “Ista pateka”  reached the chart’s number 2. 2013 was a big success for the band as they had two major hits with the songs “Son” and “Bobi bas mi e gajle”. “Son” climbed no. 4 and “Bobi bas mi e gajle” no.9 on the MTV Chart.In 2014, the duo won SkopjeFest with the song “Ubava”. Normally, this was the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest but not that year. In 2018, the band represented North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Lost and found”. Unfortunately, they didn’t manage to reach the final. In December 2018, the band released their third album “Sepak mie za bavno”. In 2019, they released no less than five new singles. In the same year, they performed at Eurovision Parties in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2020, they released a new single in Macedonian, called “Kolku dobro te znam”. In November of the same year, they released a music video for the song “Trepet”, together with Sarah Mejs. Entries Lost and found Country???????? North Macedonia Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsBojan Trajkovski MusicBojan TrajkovskiDarko Dimitrov BackingsValery DimovskaAntonia GigovskaDina JashariIvo Mitkovski Results Semi Points: 24Position: 18Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/MV_cR_Qb2Cg

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PeR

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersRalfs EilandsEdmunds Rasmanis Active2007 – 2017 Nationality🇱🇻 Latvian National SelectionEirodziesma 2013Eirodziesma 2012Eirodziesma 2010 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongHere We Go (2013) Biography PeR, a Latvian pop and beatbox band consisting of Ralfs Eilands and Edmunds Rasmanis, interpret their name as “Please Explain the Rhythm”. Originating from a 2007 performance at the Dziesma manai paaudzei (A Song for my Generation), their musical journey took a turn when they competed in Moscow’s talent show Minuta Slavy (A Minute of Fame), clinching the 4th spot. Back in Latvia, their involvement in the annual Bildes 2007 marked the end of their original lineup, with Emīls Vegners being replaced by Edmunds Rasmanis. Their reputation grew as finalists in the LNT’s Latvian Golden Talents Season 1 and various performances, one notable one being at the 2009 Musical Bank. That same year, despite Ralfs Eilands’ age barring his participation, they joined Sabine Berezina in the national final for the Eurovision contest, rendering Markus Riva’s “Bye, Bye” and landing in 9th place. They also collaborated with Mārtiņš Freimanis for the single “Bums”. In the subsequent years, PeR made multiple attempts at Latvia’s Eurovision selections. Their 2010 entry, “Like A Mouse”, reached the top 10, while 2012’s “Disco Superfly” made it to the top 5. Closing 2012 with a bang, their debut album “PeR” got nominated as the “Best Pop Album” for the Latvian Music Record of the Year. By 2013, they stood out in Latvia’s Eurovision selection “Dziesma 2013”, triumphing with “Here We Go” and earning the honor of representing Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. However, their journey was cut short in the semi-finals, ending in the 17th position. They also performed at the New Wave festival that year. With “Here We Go” they represented Latvia at the Top Of The Pops Sopot Festival. The song also won the Radio SWH Song Of The Year Award. The follow up single was in Latvian, callled “Jauns Sākums”. It became a new #1 hit.  In 2014, PeR teamed up with Jurga for a new single, “Dancing Knights”. Meanwhile, Ralfs took part in Eirodziesma along with Valters Pūce. Their song “Revelation” reached a 4th place. The single “Smile” became a top-10 hit. In the summer of 2016 the duo performed in the Netherlands.  In 2017 PeR had their last performance together in Roja. Entries Here We Go Country🇱🇻 Latvia Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsRalfs Eilands MusicRalfs EilandsArturas Burke BackingsArturas BurkeLauris Valters Results Semi Points: 13Position: 17Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/xze_ilAXwWE?si=jEkGe-Uj69MwOanT

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Who see

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersDejan Dedović (Dedduh)Mario Đorđević (Noyz) Founded2002 Nationality🇲🇪 Montenegrin National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongIgranka (2013) Biography Who See, sometimes referred to as Who See? or Who See Klapa, is a renowned hip-hop duo hailing from Kotor, Montenegro. Comprising members Dedduh (Dejan Dedović) of Kotor and Noyz (Mario Đorđević) of Herceg Novi, the duo came together in 2002, marking their entry with the demo track “Dim po dim” (“Puff after puff”). Their music gained traction with features on Serbian hip-hop compilation “Ulice vol.1” and 43Zla’s album, Sve same barabe. 2007 saw the release of their debut album, “Sviranje kupcu”, which showcased collaborations with a range of artists. They teamed up with artists such as Sean Price, Ajs Nigrutin, Wikluh Sky, Prti Bee Gee, Krešo Bengalka, Kid Rađa, Frenkie, Random, Smoke Mardeljano, Kendi, and Labia. Who See Klapa earned the privilege to kickstart Kotor’s 2008 Refresh Festival’s hip-hop section on 7 August. Their stellar performance at Maximus discothèque at midnight not only marked their growing reputation beyond Montenegro but also set the stage for Serbian rapper Marčelo. Both Dedduh and Noyz have also ventured into solo projects. Dedduh’s solo outing, “Kakav ćemo refren?” featured Serbian rapper Ajs Nigrutin. Noyz, on the other hand, unveiled “Niđe hedova masnija” in collaboration with Ajs Nigrutin and Timbe. 2013 was a milestone year as Who See, after clinching the MTV Adria award for Best Regional Act, was chosen to represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö. Teaming up with singer Nina Žižić, they performed “Igranka” during the first semi-final on 14 May 2013, although they did not progress to the finals. In 2014, they won an MTV Adria Award again, a Double Platinum Award. The song “Dinamida” became a huge hit. On July  28, 2014, their album “Nemam ti kad” was released. In November, their song “Đe se kupaš”, reached the no. 1 spot of the MTV Top List. In 2015 and 2016 Who See performed on numerous festivals in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Their single “Sobe Zimmer Rooms” reached the first place in the national charts. In June 2017, the duo released a new single called “Naselj”, including video. On 1 July a new album came out, “Pamidore”. In January 2019, Who See reached the final of the Music Award Ceremony with the song “Naselj”. In May of the same year, a new song “Đedovina” was released. The two teamed up with Sergej Ćetković for the single “Pusti probleme”. The song won a MAC Music Award for best collaboration. A new single was released in July 2020: “Amo popit po pivo”. The song was built around a campaign of the Trebjesa Brewery. A new collaboration came in November of that year, this time with Alejuandro Buendija. “Idu Dani” was their single. It was in November 2021 that they teamed up with TriXstar, releasing the single “Viđi dane”. In April 2023 they featured in a Smoke Mardeljano record, “21. Ovaj Krug”. Entries Igranka Country🇲🇪 Montenegro Year2013 LanguageMontenegrin LyricsDejan DedovićMario ĐorđevićĐorđe Milenović MusicĐorđe Milenović BackingsNina Žižić Results Semi Points: 41Position: 12Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/FR9rtB2ilZU?si=BJI-7Xj6aXyLDeSq

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Fusedmarc

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersViktoria IvanovskajaDenis Zujev Founded2004 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongRain of Revolution (2017) Biography Fusedmarc is a musical duo from Lithuania. They came together in 2004. Viktoria was the singer of the band Saulės kliošas from 2000 to 2003. With this band she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest twice.  Viktoria teamed up with Denis Zujev. Viktoria nicknamed Cilia, Denis as DJ Vakx, and with Nurasho, Norberth and Stasas Žakas alias VJ Szrtha. In 2005, they released their debut EP, “Contraction”. Released videos in 2006 were “Urban”, “Underplatoe”, “Easier” and “Contraction”. In 2007, Fusedmarc was awarded Best Experimental Music Band, while in 2008 they received an award for Best Lithuanian Electronic Band. They released a new song, “Napper”, in the same year.In 2009, Fusedmarc teamed up with Andrius Mamontovas, who featured on their song “Sign”. A year later they released the song “Tear & Ty” with 5 different remixes of the song. In 2011 they recorded “Waft” with Trys Keturiose. The single “Climb” was released in 2012. In 2013 Fusedmarc took a year break. When they came together again in 2014, Fusedmarc was a duet with DJ Vakx and Cilia as the only members left. With “Rain of revolution”, Fusedmarc won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017. They represented Lithuania in the contest but unfortunately did not make it to the final. In 2020 the band released a new album, “Show of life”. In 2022 Viktoria recorded a song with Michail Levin, “Easy way”.   Entries Rain Of Revolution Country🇱🇹 Lithuania Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin MusicViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin BackingsVaiva AdomaitytėKristina ŽaldokaitėLaura RakauskaitėJekaterina Pranevič Results Semi Points: 42Position: 17Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/-7WpnSMEPjc

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Norma John

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Founded2008 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionUuden Musiikin Kilpailu In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongBlackbird (2017) Biography Norma John is a Finnish band formed in 2008, consisting of Leena Tirronen and Lasse Piirainen. The group represented Finland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Blackbird”, which they wrote, composed and arranged themselves. However, the song did not make it to the finals. The follow up to the song, “Hellfire”, did not become a hit. The band has previously also operated under the name Norma John and a Backbone. In addition to Tirrosen and Piirainen, it has also included guitarist Nicolas Rehn, bassist Miikkael Anttila and drummer Otto Alahuhtala. Lasse Piirainen (b. 1982) is a Finnish pianist. He is the second regular captain of the Bumtsibum program. He has played in the orchestras of many Finnish entertainment programs (Tähdet, tähdet, Suomilove, The Voice). Piirainen also plays in the backing bands of many Finnish musicians. Lasse has also worked as a composer for a few artists such as Jesse Kaikuranna. Leena Tirronen (b. 1984[1]) is a Finnish singer. She rose to fame in Finland’s first X Factor competition, which was presented in the spring of 2010. She finished third in the contest. In late spring 2010, Tirronen signed a record contract withSony Music. Tirronen ended up using the stage name Leena Ihmeamaa in her solo career. Leena’s debut single “Piru” was released in August 2010. Her debut album was released on December 29, 2010. However, the album and the three singles released from it did not enter the sales charts at all. The collaboration between Tirrosen and Sony Music ended already in 2011.  In 2020, Tirrosen and her niece Sanni Savolainen’s Lili & Luna, a country band. They released their first single “Kolme kaljaa ja kaupunkin”. Joel Melasniemi was also part of the song’s creative team and it was produced by Pasi Siitonen. Tirronen has also worked as a songwriter; he was making five songs for her debut album. In 2015, Jesse Kaikuranta released the single “Lobotomy”, which was written by both Leena and Lasse. Entries Blackbird Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen MusicLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Backings– Results Semi Points: 92Position: 12Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufba0nOz0fQ Biography Norma John is a Finnish duo consisting of pianist Lasse Piirainen and vocalist Leena Tirronen. Tirronen placed third on season one of X Factor Suomi in 2010

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Ermal Meta

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameErmal Meta Born20 April 1981 Nationality???????? Italian National SelectionFestival di Sanremo 2021Festival di Sanremo 2018Festival di Sanremo 2017 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongNon mi avete fatto niente (2018) Biography Ermal Meta is an Italian songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Albania but went to Italy when he was 13. Ermal began playing piano and guitar at 16 and was part of several bands before joining Ameba 4, as a guitarist. This band took part in the Festival of San Remo 2006 in the sezione Giovani . They released one album, but broke up not too long after the festival.In 2007 Meta founded the group La Fame di Camilla, with whom he made the three studio albums. Also this band took part in the sezione Giovani of the Festival of San Remo, in 2010. Following the dissolution of the group, Meta started writing for other artists. In 2014 he wrote the song “Tutto misce”, inserted in the soundtrack of the television series Braccialetti rossi. In october he released his debut single “Lettera a mio padre”.  In november 2015 the single “Odio le favole” was released. Meta took part in Sanremo Giovani 2015, being selected among the Nuove Proposti of the Sanremo Festival 2016.  Around that time, his first studio album “Umano” was released.In 2017 Meta took part in the Festival of San Remo in the “Big” section with the song “Vietato morire”. This was also the title of Meta’s second album. The album reached the top of the Italian charts.  Together with Fabrizio Moro, Meta took part in the festival of San Remo 2018 with the song “Non mi avete fatto niente”. The song won the first prize in San Remo. When asked to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, the two decided to say yes. The festival was followed by a new album, “Non abbiamo armi”. He promoted the album by a tour and in 2019, he released a live album “Non abbiamo armi – Il concerto”. In 2019 he wrote several songs for Alberto Urso. The following year Meta joined the Italian supergroup Allstars 4 Life which brought together over fifty Italian artists for the recording of the song “Ma il cielo è semper blu”. The money, earned with the single, was donated to the Italian Red Cross to support Il Tempo della Gentilezza, a project to support the most fragile people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meta presented the new single “Finerà bene” during the concert of the 1st of May.  On January 15, 2021, the single “No Satisfaction” was released, aimed at anticipating his fourth album. The album, titled “Tribù urbana” was released on March 12 of the same year and included in the track list the other single “Un milione di cose da dirti”. With this song, Ermal took part in the 71st Sanremo Festival, where it was ranked third. On November 26, Meta released single “Milano non esiste”, which was followed on March 4, 2022 by “Una cosa più grande” in collaboration with Giuliano Sangiorgi. In the same year he published the book “Domani e per sempre”, set in Albania during World War II. Entries Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente Country???????? Italy Year2018 LanguageItalian LyricsErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo MusicErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo BackingsRoberto MaccaroniAndrea Vigentini Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 308Position: 5Running order: 26 https://youtu.be/81M-mp5t8uM

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Greta Salóme

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir Born11 November 1986 Nationality🇮🇸 Icelandic National SelectionSöngvakeppnin 2016Söngvakeppnin 2012 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm2012 Baku SongHear Them Calling (2016)Never Forget (with Jónsi, 2012) Biography Greta Salóme (born in 1986, in Mosfellsbær in the west of Iceland) is an Icelandic pop singer, composer, songwriter, and violinist. Currently, she plays the second violin in the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in Reykjavík. Starting at the age of four, Greta began her journey as a violinist and has since performed numerous classical concerts.  In 2012 and 2013, Greta achieved success in the Icelandic preselection competition, Söngvakeppnin, for the Eurovision Song Contest. She won alongside singer Jónsi with their duet “Mundu eftir mér,” a song she wrote. Although they reached the final, they secured 20th place. Greta released her debut album, “In the Silence,” in November 2012, featuring ten new tracks. Between 2014 and 2015, Greta worked as a singer on Disney Cruise Line ships. In 2015, she released an Icelandic-language single titled “Í dag.” In 2016, Greta participated in Söngvakeppnin for the second time. She qualified for the final with her song “Raddirnar” and won with the English version, “Hear Them Calling.” She represented Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm but did not advance to the final, finishing in 14th place during the semifinals. In 2017, Greta announced a joint concert with Alexander Rybak. She also performed at the Icelandic preselection, Söngvakeppnin 2017, for the Eurovision Song Contest, where she introduced a new single called “My Blues.” In 2018, Greta wrote a song titled “Crazy” for the British preselection of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was performed by Raya but not selected to represent the United Kingdom. Additionally, she composed and wrote the title song, “Wildfire,” for the Icelandic animated film Ploey: You Never Fly Alone. Greta is also set to participated in an Icelandic production of The Phantom of the Opera. Greta released her single, “Mess it up,” on February 1, 2019. This was followed by the release of “Án þín,” her rendition of an old song, on June 8, 2020. Another notable release came in July 2021 with the debut of the song “Svartur hrafn.” Entries Hear Them Calling Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2016 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonGísli MagnaHafsteinn ÞórólfssonKristján GíslasonLilja Björk Runólfsdóttir Results Semi Points: 51Position: 14Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/6osxLLPLUDk Never forget (with Jónsi) Country🇮🇸 Iceland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir MusicGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir BackingsPétur Örn GuðmundssonAlma Rut KristinsdóttirGuðrun Árný KarlsdóttirGísli Magna Results Semi Points: 75Position: 8Running order: 2 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 20Running order: 7 https://youtu.be/zRqmHRbJvTo

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Jedward

About Quick Facts MembersJohn GrimesEdward Grimes Born16 October 1991 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2012Eurosong 2011 In Eurovision2012 Baku2011 Düsseldorf SongWaterline (2012)   Biography John and Edward Grimes, born on 16 October 1991 and popularly recognized as Jedward, are an Irish duo famous for their singing and TV presentation skills. These identical twins initially stepped into the limelight as John & Edward during the 2009 sixth series of The X Factor, where they sparked a unique wave of ironic fandom termed “the Jedward paradox”. They made it until the seventh elimination round and were guided by Louis Walsh, who also mentored them on The X Factor. The duo has unveiled four albums to date: Planet Jedward in 2010, Victory in 2011, Young Love in 2012, and Voice of a Rebel in 2019. Their debut and second albums both achieved double platinum status in Ireland. They’ve rolled out numerous singles such as “Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)”, “Bad Behaviour”, and “Lipstick”. Notably, with “Lipstick”, they represented Ireland at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest held in Düsseldorf, and with “Waterline”, they did the same in Baku for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2012 they also won a BAFTA Award. Beside “Waterline” they scored another hit, “Put The Green Cape On”. In October 2014, Jedward hit the charts again, this time with the song “Ferocious”. In January 2015 they got their own Vevo channel. A tour throughout the UK followed in March 2016. On 9 July 2019, Jedward released a new album, “Voice Of A Rebel”. Apart from their music, Jedward has ventured into television. They featured in the documentary series, Jedward: Let Loose in 2010, hosted the kids’ show, OMG! Jedward’s Dream Factory from 2011 to 2013, and took on Jedward’s Big Adventure from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, they were part of Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011, secured the second position in Celebrity Big Brother 19 in 2017, and joined the cast of Celebrity Coach Trip 4 in 2019. In 2021 they sang a cover of “True colours” and shaved their quiffs for a fundraising for cancer research, as their mother died of cancer two years before. In August 2020 they released a new single, “Extraordinary”. It was followed in October  by “Teenage Runaway”. In March 2021 they shaved their quiffs off for charity, in order to get money for the Irish Cancer Society. In 2023 they performed in Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest, being guests in the Eurovillage. Entries Waterline Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2012 LanguageEnglish LyricsNick JarlSharon Vaughn MusicNick JarlSharon Vaughn BackingsClaire O’MalleyLeanne MooreShane CreevyJulian Edwards Results Semi Points: 92Position: 6Running order: 18 Results Finals Points: 46Position: 19Running order: 23 https://youtu.be/e1cuimKLNpU?si=jQO3Yy1HfhAgi8zb Lipstick Country🇮🇪 Ireland Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy MusicLars Halvor JensenMartin Michael LarsenDaniel Priddy BackingsDaniel PriddyLeanne MooreDavid O’ConnorMorgan Deane Results Semi Points: 68Position: 8Running order: 19 Results Finals Points: 119Position: 8Running order: 6 https://youtu.be/XgrlG6hQbNM?si=O3ENFuh2DXku6P9r

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Jessika

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameJessica Muscat Born27 February 1989 Nationality???????? Maltese National SelectionMalta Song For Europe 2008Malta Eurosong 2009Malta Eurosong 2010Malta Eurosong 2011Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015Malta Eurovision Song Contest 20161 in 360 2018 (San Marino)Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongWho we are (2018, with Jenifer Brening) Biography Jessica Muscat, better known as Jessika, is a Maltese singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in Mosta. In 2004, she participated in the national final for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Four years later, she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time. She did so continuously every year until 2016.  Jseeika toured throughout the United Kingdom in 2009 and took singing lessons in the United States. She took part in the International Discovery Festival in Varna, Bulgaria. Her debut single “Golden ways” was released in 2012, followed in 2016 by “Can’t let go”. Meanwhile, she plays in a soap opera called Ħbieb u Għedewwa on a daily basis. In 2018, she took part in the Sammarinese national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. She sang “Out of the twilight” solo and “Who we are” originally in a duet with Sammarinese rapper Irol. When he withdrew, he was replaced by Jenifer Brening. Jessika and Jenifer won the contest and represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. A new single, “No la conoces”, was released a year after the Eurovision adventure. With the song “Kaleidoscope”, Jessika returned to Malta Eurovision Song Contest, the Maltese national final, in 2022. Entries Who We Are (with Jenifer Brening) Country???????? San Marino Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening MusicMathias StrasserZoë StraubChristof StraubStefan MoessleJenifer Brening BackingsLeni SommerBasti SchmidtCarlota de Bastos CarreiraJoana de Lima Results Semi Points: 28Position: 17Running order: 4 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/66D0pKVdA-4

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ZiBBZ

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts MembersCorinne ‘Co’ GfellerStefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller Founded2008 Nationality???????? Swiss National SelectionDie Entscheidungsshow 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongStones (2018) Biography Co and Stee are brother and sister, born in Zürich but currently living partially in Switzerland, partially in Los Angeles.Corinne ‘Co’ Gfeller (born June 6, 1985) is a Swiss singer / songwriter. She lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. She completed her training as a musical actress at the Laine Theater Arts School in London. She can be heard on albums by other musicians and in several radio jingles.  She has been part of the Gölä Band for over 10 years. In 2021, she released a song in cooperation with rapper Raboose, “1 Narbe meh”. Stefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller (born November 3, 1987) is a Swiss musician / songwriter / producer. He plays rhythm and keyboard instruments and guitar and lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. From 2003 to 2007 he studied music in Winterthur. Stee works as a drummer / music producer (studio / live) for various other musicians such as Gölä and Bastian Baker. Stee is a member of the punk drum collective ‘street drum corps’.ZiBBZ was founded in 2008. From 2011 to 2015, the band had it’s own weekly reality TV program by the TV station Joiz. Their first album “Ready? Go!” was released in 2013 and reached number 14 in the official Swiss charts. This was followed in 2017 by a second album “It Takes A Village” and reached number 11 in the Swiss charts.In between there followed several single releases, including the song “Children of the Digital”, the video of which was played on MTV USA. In 2018, ZiBBZ represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Stones”. The follow up for this song was the song “RICH” and another single, “Citylights” in 2019. During the first COVID19 lockdown, they participated in the Eurovision Home Concerts.  Entries Stones Country???????? Switzerland Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsLaurell BarkerCorinne Gfeller MusicLaurell BarkerCorinne GfellerStefan Gfeller BackingsSabrina KernLaurell BarkerNita Fernandes Results Semi Points: 16Position: 13Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/wJGTVsluHkw

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Eye Cue

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersMarija IvanovskaBojan Tajkovski Founded2008 Nationality???????? North Macedonian National SelectionInternal selection 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongLost and found (2018) Biography Bojan Trajkovski and Marija Ivanovska formed the duo Eye Cue in 2008. They started working together in 2007. Their first single “Magija” was released in May 2008, and became a major success. Five months later, their second single “Superstar Wannabe” was released, followed by an album with the same name. In june 2009, they had a promotion tour for this album, and a new single: “Glowing lips”. In 2010 they topped the charts with the song “Not this time”, which even reached the top 20 of most popular videos in 2010 on MTV Adria. They have been a part of major festivals in North Macedonia and the region. In December 2011, the  song “Ne zaboravaj”, was released. “Ista pateka”  reached the chart’s number 2. 2013 was a big success for the band as they had two major hits with the songs “Son” and “Bobi bas mi e gajle”. “Son” climbed no. 4 and “Bobi bas mi e gajle” no.9 on the MTV Chart.In 2014, the duo won SkopjeFest with the song “Ubava”. Normally, this was the national final for the Eurovision Song Contest but not that year. In 2018, the band represented North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Lost and found”. Unfortunately, they didn’t manage to reach the final. In December 2018, the band released their third album “Sepak mie za bavno”. In 2019, they released no less than five new singles. In the same year, they performed at Eurovision Parties in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2020, they released a new single in Macedonian, called “Kolku dobro te znam”. In November of the same year, they released a music video for the song “Trepet”, together with Sarah Mejs. Entries Lost and found Country???????? North Macedonia Year2018 LanguageEnglish LyricsBojan Trajkovski MusicBojan TrajkovskiDarko Dimitrov BackingsValery DimovskaAntonia GigovskaDina JashariIvo Mitkovski Results Semi Points: 24Position: 18Running order: 11 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/MV_cR_Qb2Cg

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PeR

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersRalfs EilandsEdmunds Rasmanis Active2007 – 2017 Nationality🇱🇻 Latvian National SelectionEirodziesma 2013Eirodziesma 2012Eirodziesma 2010 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongHere We Go (2013) Biography PeR, a Latvian pop and beatbox band consisting of Ralfs Eilands and Edmunds Rasmanis, interpret their name as “Please Explain the Rhythm”. Originating from a 2007 performance at the Dziesma manai paaudzei (A Song for my Generation), their musical journey took a turn when they competed in Moscow’s talent show Minuta Slavy (A Minute of Fame), clinching the 4th spot. Back in Latvia, their involvement in the annual Bildes 2007 marked the end of their original lineup, with Emīls Vegners being replaced by Edmunds Rasmanis. Their reputation grew as finalists in the LNT’s Latvian Golden Talents Season 1 and various performances, one notable one being at the 2009 Musical Bank. That same year, despite Ralfs Eilands’ age barring his participation, they joined Sabine Berezina in the national final for the Eurovision contest, rendering Markus Riva’s “Bye, Bye” and landing in 9th place. They also collaborated with Mārtiņš Freimanis for the single “Bums”. In the subsequent years, PeR made multiple attempts at Latvia’s Eurovision selections. Their 2010 entry, “Like A Mouse”, reached the top 10, while 2012’s “Disco Superfly” made it to the top 5. Closing 2012 with a bang, their debut album “PeR” got nominated as the “Best Pop Album” for the Latvian Music Record of the Year. By 2013, they stood out in Latvia’s Eurovision selection “Dziesma 2013”, triumphing with “Here We Go” and earning the honor of representing Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden. However, their journey was cut short in the semi-finals, ending in the 17th position. They also performed at the New Wave festival that year. With “Here We Go” they represented Latvia at the Top Of The Pops Sopot Festival. The song also won the Radio SWH Song Of The Year Award. The follow up single was in Latvian, callled “Jauns Sākums”. It became a new #1 hit.  In 2014, PeR teamed up with Jurga for a new single, “Dancing Knights”. Meanwhile, Ralfs took part in Eirodziesma along with Valters Pūce. Their song “Revelation” reached a 4th place. The single “Smile” became a top-10 hit. In the summer of 2016 the duo performed in the Netherlands.  In 2017 PeR had their last performance together in Roja. Entries Here We Go Country🇱🇻 Latvia Year2013 LanguageEnglish LyricsRalfs Eilands MusicRalfs EilandsArturas Burke BackingsArturas BurkeLauris Valters Results Semi Points: 13Position: 17Running order: 1 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/xze_ilAXwWE?si=jEkGe-Uj69MwOanT

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Who see

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersDejan Dedović (Dedduh)Mario Đorđević (Noyz) Founded2002 Nationality🇲🇪 Montenegrin National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongIgranka (2013) Biography Who See, sometimes referred to as Who See? or Who See Klapa, is a renowned hip-hop duo hailing from Kotor, Montenegro. Comprising members Dedduh (Dejan Dedović) of Kotor and Noyz (Mario Đorđević) of Herceg Novi, the duo came together in 2002, marking their entry with the demo track “Dim po dim” (“Puff after puff”). Their music gained traction with features on Serbian hip-hop compilation “Ulice vol.1” and 43Zla’s album, Sve same barabe. 2007 saw the release of their debut album, “Sviranje kupcu”, which showcased collaborations with a range of artists. They teamed up with artists such as Sean Price, Ajs Nigrutin, Wikluh Sky, Prti Bee Gee, Krešo Bengalka, Kid Rađa, Frenkie, Random, Smoke Mardeljano, Kendi, and Labia. Who See Klapa earned the privilege to kickstart Kotor’s 2008 Refresh Festival’s hip-hop section on 7 August. Their stellar performance at Maximus discothèque at midnight not only marked their growing reputation beyond Montenegro but also set the stage for Serbian rapper Marčelo. Both Dedduh and Noyz have also ventured into solo projects. Dedduh’s solo outing, “Kakav ćemo refren?” featured Serbian rapper Ajs Nigrutin. Noyz, on the other hand, unveiled “Niđe hedova masnija” in collaboration with Ajs Nigrutin and Timbe. 2013 was a milestone year as Who See, after clinching the MTV Adria award for Best Regional Act, was chosen to represent Montenegro at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö. Teaming up with singer Nina Žižić, they performed “Igranka” during the first semi-final on 14 May 2013, although they did not progress to the finals. In 2014, they won an MTV Adria Award again, a Double Platinum Award. The song “Dinamida” became a huge hit. On July  28, 2014, their album “Nemam ti kad” was released. In November, their song “Đe se kupaš”, reached the no. 1 spot of the MTV Top List. In 2015 and 2016 Who See performed on numerous festivals in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. Their single “Sobe Zimmer Rooms” reached the first place in the national charts. In June 2017, the duo released a new single called “Naselj”, including video. On 1 July a new album came out, “Pamidore”. In January 2019, Who See reached the final of the Music Award Ceremony with the song “Naselj”. In May of the same year, a new song “Đedovina” was released. The two teamed up with Sergej Ćetković for the single “Pusti probleme”. The song won a MAC Music Award for best collaboration. A new single was released in July 2020: “Amo popit po pivo”. The song was built around a campaign of the Trebjesa Brewery. A new collaboration came in November of that year, this time with Alejuandro Buendija. “Idu Dani” was their single. It was in November 2021 that they teamed up with TriXstar, releasing the single “Viđi dane”. In April 2023 they featured in a Smoke Mardeljano record, “21. Ovaj Krug”. Entries Igranka Country🇲🇪 Montenegro Year2013 LanguageMontenegrin LyricsDejan DedovićMario ĐorđevićĐorđe Milenović MusicĐorđe Milenović BackingsNina Žižić Results Semi Points: 41Position: 12Running order: 9 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/FR9rtB2ilZU?si=BJI-7Xj6aXyLDeSq

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Fusedmarc

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersViktoria IvanovskajaDenis Zujev Founded2004 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongRain of Revolution (2017) Biography Fusedmarc is a musical duo from Lithuania. They came together in 2004. Viktoria was the singer of the band Saulės kliošas from 2000 to 2003. With this band she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest twice.  Viktoria teamed up with Denis Zujev. Viktoria nicknamed Cilia, Denis as DJ Vakx, and with Nurasho, Norberth and Stasas Žakas alias VJ Szrtha. In 2005, they released their debut EP, “Contraction”. Released videos in 2006 were “Urban”, “Underplatoe”, “Easier” and “Contraction”. In 2007, Fusedmarc was awarded Best Experimental Music Band, while in 2008 they received an award for Best Lithuanian Electronic Band. They released a new song, “Napper”, in the same year.In 2009, Fusedmarc teamed up with Andrius Mamontovas, who featured on their song “Sign”. A year later they released the song “Tear & Ty” with 5 different remixes of the song. In 2011 they recorded “Waft” with Trys Keturiose. The single “Climb” was released in 2012. In 2013 Fusedmarc took a year break. When they came together again in 2014, Fusedmarc was a duet with DJ Vakx and Cilia as the only members left. With “Rain of revolution”, Fusedmarc won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017. They represented Lithuania in the contest but unfortunately did not make it to the final. In 2020 the band released a new album, “Show of life”. In 2022 Viktoria recorded a song with Michail Levin, “Easy way”.   Entries Rain Of Revolution Country🇱🇹 Lithuania Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin MusicViktoria IvanovskajaDenis ZujevMichail Levin BackingsVaiva AdomaitytėKristina ŽaldokaitėLaura RakauskaitėJekaterina Pranevič Results Semi Points: 42Position: 17Running order: 16 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/-7WpnSMEPjc

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Norma John

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Founded2008 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionUuden Musiikin Kilpailu In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongBlackbird (2017) Biography Norma John is a Finnish band formed in 2008, consisting of Leena Tirronen and Lasse Piirainen. The group represented Finland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Blackbird”, which they wrote, composed and arranged themselves. However, the song did not make it to the finals. The follow up to the song, “Hellfire”, did not become a hit. The band has previously also operated under the name Norma John and a Backbone. In addition to Tirrosen and Piirainen, it has also included guitarist Nicolas Rehn, bassist Miikkael Anttila and drummer Otto Alahuhtala. Lasse Piirainen (b. 1982) is a Finnish pianist. He is the second regular captain of the Bumtsibum program. He has played in the orchestras of many Finnish entertainment programs (Tähdet, tähdet, Suomilove, The Voice). Piirainen also plays in the backing bands of many Finnish musicians. Lasse has also worked as a composer for a few artists such as Jesse Kaikuranna. Leena Tirronen (b. 1984[1]) is a Finnish singer. She rose to fame in Finland’s first X Factor competition, which was presented in the spring of 2010. She finished third in the contest. In late spring 2010, Tirronen signed a record contract withSony Music. Tirronen ended up using the stage name Leena Ihmeamaa in her solo career. Leena’s debut single “Piru” was released in August 2010. Her debut album was released on December 29, 2010. However, the album and the three singles released from it did not enter the sales charts at all. The collaboration between Tirrosen and Sony Music ended already in 2011.  In 2020, Tirrosen and her niece Sanni Savolainen’s Lili & Luna, a country band. They released their first single “Kolme kaljaa ja kaupunkin”. Joel Melasniemi was also part of the song’s creative team and it was produced by Pasi Siitonen. Tirronen has also worked as a songwriter; he was making five songs for her debut album. In 2015, Jesse Kaikuranta released the single “Lobotomy”, which was written by both Leena and Lasse. Entries Blackbird Country🇫🇮 Finland Year2017 LanguageEnglish LyricsLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen MusicLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Backings– Results Semi Points: 92Position: 12Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufba0nOz0fQ Biography Norma John is a Finnish duo consisting of pianist Lasse Piirainen and vocalist Leena Tirronen. Tirronen placed third on season one of X Factor Suomi in 2010

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Ermal Meta

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameErmal Meta Born20 April 1981 Nationality???????? Italian National SelectionFestival di Sanremo 2021Festival di Sanremo 2018Festival di Sanremo 2017 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongNon mi avete fatto niente (2018) Biography Ermal Meta is an Italian songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Albania but went to Italy when he was 13. Ermal began playing piano and guitar at 16 and was part of several bands before joining Ameba 4, as a guitarist. This band took part in the Festival of San Remo 2006 in the sezione Giovani . They released one album, but broke up not too long after the festival.In 2007 Meta founded the group La Fame di Camilla, with whom he made the three studio albums. Also this band took part in the sezione Giovani of the Festival of San Remo, in 2010. Following the dissolution of the group, Meta started writing for other artists. In 2014 he wrote the song “Tutto misce”, inserted in the soundtrack of the television series Braccialetti rossi. In october he released his debut single “Lettera a mio padre”.  In november 2015 the single “Odio le favole” was released. Meta took part in Sanremo Giovani 2015, being selected among the Nuove Proposti of the Sanremo Festival 2016.  Around that time, his first studio album “Umano” was released.In 2017 Meta took part in the Festival of San Remo in the “Big” section with the song “Vietato morire”. This was also the title of Meta’s second album. The album reached the top of the Italian charts.  Together with Fabrizio Moro, Meta took part in the festival of San Remo 2018 with the song “Non mi avete fatto niente”. The song won the first prize in San Remo. When asked to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, the two decided to say yes. The festival was followed by a new album, “Non abbiamo armi”. He promoted the album by a tour and in 2019, he released a live album “Non abbiamo armi – Il concerto”. In 2019 he wrote several songs for Alberto Urso. The following year Meta joined the Italian supergroup Allstars 4 Life which brought together over fifty Italian artists for the recording of the song “Ma il cielo è semper blu”. The money, earned with the single, was donated to the Italian Red Cross to support Il Tempo della Gentilezza, a project to support the most fragile people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meta presented the new single “Finerà bene” during the concert of the 1st of May.  On January 15, 2021, the single “No Satisfaction” was released, aimed at anticipating his fourth album. The album, titled “Tribù urbana” was released on March 12 of the same year and included in the track list the other single “Un milione di cose da dirti”. With this song, Ermal took part in the 71st Sanremo Festival, where it was ranked third. On November 26, Meta released single “Milano non esiste”, which was followed on March 4, 2022 by “Una cosa più grande” in collaboration with Giuliano Sangiorgi. In the same year he published the book “Domani e per sempre”, set in Albania during World War II. Entries Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente Country???????? Italy Year2018 LanguageItalian LyricsErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo MusicErmal MetaFabrizio MoroAndrea Febo BackingsRoberto MaccaroniAndrea Vigentini Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 308Position: 5Running order: 26 https://youtu.be/81M-mp5t8uM

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Greta Salóme

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts NameGreta Salóme Stefánsdóttir Born11 November 1986 Nationality🇮🇸 Icelandic National SelectionSöngvakeppnin 2016Söngvakeppnin 2012 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm2012 Baku SongHear Them Calling (2016)Never Forget (with Jónsi, 2012) Biography Greta Salóme (born in 1986, in Mosfellsbær in the west of Iceland) is an Icelandic pop singer, composer, songwriter, and violinist. Currently, she plays the second violin in the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in Reykjavík. Starting at the age of four, Greta began her journey as a violinist and has since performed numerous classical concerts.  In 2012 and 2013, Greta achieved success in the Icelandic preselection competition, Söngvakeppnin, for the Eurovision

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Jedward

About Quick Facts MembersJohn GrimesEdward Grimes Born16 October 1991 Nationality🇮🇪 Irish National SelectionEurosong 2012Eurosong 2011 In Eurovision2012 Baku2011 Düsseldorf SongWaterline (2012)   Biography John and Edward Grimes, born on 16 October 1991 and popularly recognized as Jedward, are an Irish duo famous for their singing and TV presentation skills. These identical twins initially stepped into the limelight as John & Edward during the 2009 sixth series of The X Factor, where they sparked a unique wave of ironic fandom termed “the Jedward paradox”. They made it until the seventh elimination round and were guided by Louis Walsh, who also mentored them

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Jessika

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameJessica Muscat Born27 February 1989 Nationality???????? Maltese National SelectionMalta Song For Europe 2008Malta Eurosong 2009Malta Eurosong 2010Malta Eurosong 2011Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2012Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2013Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2014Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2015Malta Eurovision Song Contest 20161 in 360 2018 (San Marino)Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2022 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongWho we are (2018, with Jenifer Brening) Biography Jessica Muscat, better known as Jessika, is a Maltese singer, songwriter and actress. She was born in Mosta. In 2004, she participated in the national final for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Four years later, she

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ZiBBZ

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts MembersCorinne ‘Co’ GfellerStefan ‘Stee’ Gfeller Founded2008 Nationality???????? Swiss National SelectionDie Entscheidungsshow 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongStones (2018) Biography Co and Stee are brother and sister, born in Zürich but currently living partially in Switzerland, partially in Los Angeles.Corinne ‘Co’ Gfeller (born June 6, 1985) is a Swiss singer / songwriter. She lives in Los Angeles and Switzerland. She completed her training as a musical actress at the Laine Theater Arts School in London. She can be heard on albums by other musicians and in several radio jingles.  She has been part of the Gölä Band

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Eye Cue

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersMarija IvanovskaBojan Tajkovski Founded2008 Nationality???????? North Macedonian National SelectionInternal selection 2018 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongLost and found (2018) Biography Bojan Trajkovski and Marija Ivanovska formed the duo Eye Cue in 2008. They started working together in 2007. Their first single “Magija” was released in May 2008, and became a major success. Five months later, their second single “Superstar Wannabe” was released, followed by an album with the same name. In june 2009, they had a promotion tour for this album, and a new single: “Glowing lips”. In 2010 they topped the charts with the song

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PeR

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersRalfs EilandsEdmunds Rasmanis Active2007 – 2017 Nationality🇱🇻 Latvian National SelectionEirodziesma 2013Eirodziesma 2012Eirodziesma 2010 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongHere We Go (2013) Biography PeR, a Latvian pop and beatbox band consisting of Ralfs Eilands and Edmunds Rasmanis, interpret their name as “Please Explain the Rhythm”. Originating from a 2007 performance at the Dziesma manai paaudzei (A Song for my Generation), their musical journey took a turn when they competed in Moscow’s talent show Minuta Slavy (A Minute of Fame), clinching the 4th spot. Back in Latvia, their involvement in the annual Bildes 2007 marked the end of

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Who see

© Albin Olsson About Quick Facts MembersDejan Dedović (Dedduh)Mario Đorđević (Noyz) Founded2002 Nationality🇲🇪 Montenegrin National SelectionInternal selection 2013 In Eurovision2013 Malmö SongIgranka (2013) Biography Who See, sometimes referred to as Who See? or Who See Klapa, is a renowned hip-hop duo hailing from Kotor, Montenegro. Comprising members Dedduh (Dejan Dedović) of Kotor and Noyz (Mario Đorđević) of Herceg Novi, the duo came together in 2002, marking their entry with the demo track “Dim po dim” (“Puff after puff”). Their music gained traction with features on Serbian hip-hop compilation “Ulice vol.1” and 43Zla’s album, Sve same barabe. 2007 saw the release of

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Fusedmarc

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersViktoria IvanovskajaDenis Zujev Founded2004 Nationality🇱🇹 Lithuanian National SelectionEurovizijos dainų konkurso nacionalinė atranka 2017 In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongRain of Revolution (2017) Biography Fusedmarc is a musical duo from Lithuania. They came together in 2004. Viktoria was the singer of the band Saulės kliošas from 2000 to 2003. With this band she took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest twice.  Viktoria teamed up with Denis Zujev. Viktoria nicknamed Cilia, Denis as DJ Vakx, and with Nurasho, Norberth and Stasas Žakas alias VJ Szrtha. In 2005, they released their debut EP, “Contraction”. Released videos in

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Norma John

© EBU/Thomas Hanses About Quick Facts MembersLasse PiirainenLeena Tirronen Founded2008 Nationality🇫🇮 Finnish National SelectionUuden Musiikin Kilpailu In Eurovision2017 Kyiv SongBlackbird (2017) Biography Norma John is a Finnish band formed in 2008, consisting of Leena Tirronen and Lasse Piirainen. The group represented Finland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Blackbird”, which they wrote, composed and arranged themselves. However, the song did not make it to the finals. The follow up to the song, “Hellfire”, did not become a hit. The band has previously also operated under the name Norma John and a Backbone. In addition to Tirrosen and Piirainen,

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Ermal Meta

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameErmal Meta Born20 April 1981 Nationality???????? Italian National SelectionFestival di Sanremo 2021Festival di Sanremo 2018Festival di Sanremo 2017 In Eurovision2018 Lisbon SongNon mi avete fatto niente (2018) Biography Ermal Meta is an Italian songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Albania but went to Italy when he was 13. Ermal began playing piano and guitar at 16 and was part of several bands before joining Ameba 4, as a guitarist. This band took part in the Festival of San Remo 2006 in the sezione Giovani . They released one album, but broke up not too

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